Inside

The data for the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in Inside reveals an extraordinary performance ceiling, where even the most demanding settings are rendered almost trivial. This combination does not merely clear the 60 FPS playable threshold; it shatters it at every resolution tested, leaving substantial headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate displays. The measured results indicate a system where the GPU's raw power is the primary driver of frame rates, though the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures no bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 144.3 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration available. This makes Ultra the definitive choice for 4K gaming, as it provides a fluid experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows the gap between Ultra and High is modest, with High producing 151.2 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from Ultra is essentially free given the performance margin. For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again dominates, yielding an average of 233 FPS. This is more than three times the playable threshold, suggesting that users with 144Hz or even 240Hz monitors can fully utilize their display's capabilities without compromising on visual quality. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 297.6 FPS, which is near the upper limit of most high-refresh-rate gaming displays. The performance at 1080p is so high that the choice of preset becomes irrelevant for playability; even the most demanding settings produce frame rates that would be considered overkill for standard monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 389.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 297.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24%. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the CPU's role becomes more pronounced as the frame rate climbs. The i5-14600KF, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, provides enough headroom to push these extreme frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 349.3 FPS, while Ultra produces 233 FPS, a drop of about 33%. The increased resolution places more strain on the GPU, but the CPU still maintains its influence, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 299.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 144.3 FPS, a reduction of over 50%. This dramatic scaling demonstrates that at 4K, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component, with the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth being fully utilized. The CPU's impact diminishes as resolution increases, but it never becomes a limiting factor; the i5-14600KF's single-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594, ensures that even at 1080p, the system is not CPU-bound. The data suggests that for this specific game, the RTX 5090 is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing a stable foundation that allows the GPU to operate at its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are 299.2 FPS on Low, 243.6 FPS on Medium, 151.2 FPS on High, and 144.3 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is significant, representing a 19% decrease in performance, while the transition from Medium to High is more pronounced, with a 38% drop. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, at just 4.6%, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects have a negligible performance cost at 4K. At 2560x1440, the results are 349.3 FPS on Low, 322.7 FPS on Medium, 242.3 FPS on High, and 233 FPS on Ultra. Here, the scaling from Medium to High is the most substantial, with a 25% reduction, while the gap between High and Ultra narrows to 3.8%. At 1920x1080, the figures are 389.8 FPS on Low, 360.4 FPS on Medium, 301 FPS on High, and 297.6 FPS on Ultra. The pattern is consistent: the most significant performance drop occurs between Medium and High across all resolutions, suggesting that the High preset introduces a substantial increase in graphical complexity. The min and max FPS values are not provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. However, the consistency of the results across multiple resolutions and settings indicates a stable performance profile with no obvious stuttering or frame time spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 78th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 2.1% of all systems benchmarked. This percentile ranking reflects the raw power of the RTX 5090, which sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, and the i5-14600KF, which is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The combo's high rank is unsurprising given that the GPU alone produces a Passmark G3D score of 39650, while the CPU achieves a Passmark multithread score of 38697. The data indicates that this pairing is near the apex of current hardware capabilities, and its performance in Inside is limited only by the game's own engine, which appears to have a frame rate ceiling around 390 FPS at 1080p Low. The rank of 78 suggests that there are 77 other combinations that perform slightly better, but these would likely involve even more exotic hardware configurations, such as dual-GPU setups or overclocked server-grade processors. For a mainstream desktop combination, the i5-14600KF and RTX 5090 represent an exceptional pairing that delivers near-maximum possible performance in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo at 4K?

A: The highest average frame rate at 3840x2160 is 299.2 FPS, achieved with the Low preset. The Ultra preset still delivers a very high 144.3 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data shows that at 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 389.8 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit. The i5-14600KF's strong single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594, ensures the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from Medium to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset produces 322.7 FPS, while High produces 242.3 FPS, representing a 25% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at all settings and resolutions?

A: Yes, the measured data shows that every preset at every resolution exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 144.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still more than double the playable threshold.

Q: Does the Ultra preset offer a meaningful visual upgrade over High?

A: In terms of performance, the difference is small. At 4K, Ultra is only 4.6% slower than High, and at 1440p, the gap is 3.8%. This suggests that Ultra can be enabled without a significant frame rate penalty.

*Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 78th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.1% of all systems. This is consistent with the RTX 5090's 92nd percentile GPU ranking.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with extraordinary ease. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 144.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, delivering 233 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra provides 297.6 FPS. Every single preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, meaning users have complete freedom to choose their preferred visual quality without any concern for playability. The data indicates that this system is overkill for Inside, as even the most demanding configuration produces frame rates that are suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. For gamers with 144Hz monitors, the 4K Ultra setting is the sweet spot, while those with 240Hz or 360Hz displays can drop to 1440p or 1080p to take full advantage of their hardware. The only practical limitation is the game's own engine, which appears to cap frame rates around 390 FPS at 1080p Low, but this is far beyond what any standard display can show. In summary, the i5-14600KF and RTX 5090 combination provides a flawless experience in Inside, with performance headroom that will remain relevant for years.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600KF's nearest rivals offer nearly identical performance in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average score of 49228, which is just 0.3% lower, making it a direct substitute for multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% slower, with an average score of 49196, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% slower at 48995. On the higher end, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8% faster, with an average score of 49796. These deltas are within the margin of error for most benchmarks, so any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB has an average score of 79605, which is 0.3% lower, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% slower at 79396. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower, with a score of 78940, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% faster at 80959. These GPU alternatives are not direct consumer gaming products, but they demonstrate that the RTX 5090's performance level is at the very top of the spectrum. In practical terms, any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would deliver similar results in Inside, with frame rates that are well above the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions. The choice between them would come down to other factors, such as platform features or power efficiency, rather than raw gaming performance in this specific title.